While this is an older model Kenmore upright, model 116.I38060890C, it works beautifully. I ran out of bags a while back and have using Panasonic U-6 that work very well. When the unit lived in Edmonton, I put some tape on the wand but it has made no difference for over 20 years. The unit has been parked for a while but is very clean, inside and out, and runs and sucks as well as any new model.